dfanonymous
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Yes the subtension are only accurate at a particular magnification. If you want to use the reticle without thinking about what you're doing, then you'll want to use a 1st focal.This all makes sense.
But question from a learning standpoint - if the scope is SFP I still struggle to trust the reticle without doing the calculations first. Even for wind adjustments wouldn't it change depending on my zoom?
Hope this question makes sense. I'm new to long range shooting.
Which could lead to a broader discussion of reticle uses. The whole point of a reticle is to be used as measuring scale, either for shot drop, wind, or to apply correction.
Guys love their SFP scopes, but if you look at how they are shooting then it starts to make more sense why. The conclusion in example is how they shoot isn't how I shoot, so naturally I don't own many SPF anymore. The ones I do are fixed 10x for nostalgia.
Just keep that in mind when you're learning, people have different practices and simplicities.